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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1931

Page

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See Better Prospects in Business See Better Prospects in Business

Government economists report anticipated improvement in business through fall buying. Assistant Secretary Julius Klein cites price stability as a healthy sign and a shift from nervous selling to renewed buyer confidence. He notes big buying agents' interest and expected fall and winter replenishment boosting manufacturers amid seasonal weather.

Washington, Septen Julius Klein Ited Dr. Klein Klein

County Golf Tourney Set Soon in Washington County

The Wellman Country Club sponsors a county golf tourney next Sunday with teams from Katona Wellman and Washington entered. This is the county’s first such event and a strong contest is anticipated as Wellman and Washington have met earlier this season, with Washington possibly fielding its best lineup. The Wellman course is expected to favor players who competed there last time. A twelve man team will represent each era, and Washington’s entry status remains to be finalized.

Washington County Wellman Country Club Katona Wellman Washington Washington Zolt Wellman Wash

Washington Sunday School Wins Delegate Contest at Eicher Church Convention

Washington Presbyterian church won the delegate contest at the Eicher Church Convention with the largest total points tied to delegates traveled. Second place went to Ainsworth United Presbyterian and third to Bethel Presbyterian. 138 people registered representing many churches. Officers were reelected, including President Clyde V Brown and Secretary-Treasurer Mrs Vernon Witting. Plans include county-wide Sunday school activities, district conventions, and support for a religious exhibit at next fall festival.

Washington Presbyterian Church Ue Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church Rethel Prebyterian Ehure Eicher Mennonite Washington Bison Uniterian Methodist Bethel Presbyterian Crawfordsville M. B Crawfordingtonville Crawfordeville W. J. McConnell Ainsworth Charles Owen Vernon Withire Ion W. Klein J. Hl. Peet Amos Stont Brighton George Bett Wetman Leigh Soule Vernon Witting County Secry Bethel Vterian Washington Presby Washington Baptist Kieh Witting Oskaloosa Crawford Marion Brighton-Clay Jos C.J. Wolfe Bethel Presbyterian Church

Opposition by Owners is Lacking in Cedar County Test

Firing lines and guard protection persisted as Cedar County farmers showed no resistance to the compulsory bovine tuberculosis testing campaign. National Guard troops manned sites while editors and officials debated Lenker’s case and state authorities pledged to enforce the law across Iowa.

Cedar County J W. Lenker Fipton Iowa National Guard Des Moines Dan W. Turner J. Wocker Sithirawa Lenker W. H J. W Lenker Anamosa Bailey Eivil Farmers Protective Association The

Car Stolen Here Found at Oskaloosa

A Chevrolet coven stolen from the street in front of the Iowa Southern office on Washington Street late yesterday afternoon was found last night at Oskaloosa where it had been abandoned. Another car a Ford with license number g-0227 was stolen at Oskaloosa and is believed to be the same thief. The Maxwell car was in good condition with nothing missing. The owner planned to go to Oskaloosa to retrieve the cars.

Iowa Southern (Allties Washington Street Oskaloosa Ford. Co Maxwell

County Pastors Meet Tuesday In Washington County

The Washington county Ministerial association and environ hold an autumn reunion and meeting Tuesday at ten o'clock. The program includes short talks on Interesting Places We Have Seen and Noted People Whom We Have Met and Heard, with Rev H F Mealister of Ainsworth delivering a travel talk. Officers Rev JH Krenmyre of Sigourney, Rev H W Gordon of Keota, and Rev F Wenger of Crawfordsville serve as president, vice president, and secretary-treasurer respectively. A devotional service, business items, elections, and a noon meal follow the program.

Walter — Hutton G. Herbrent Herbrecht HL Krenmyre Rev Krenmyre Ainsworth Sigourney C. W. Klein Hasere Washington Presbyterian Church Ministerial Association of Washington County Environ Yo M Washington Ta. TL. Chaiinese Keota H. F. Mealister JH. Krenmyre H.W. Gordon F. Wenger Crawfordsville Tuneheon

Tipton Veterinarian Called to Cedar County Tuberculin Tests

Dr. Fred Reid of Tipton received notice from Dr. Peter Malcolm state veterinarian that his services are required in Cedar County where tuberculin tests for cattle are being conducted under state troops. He left for Tipton this morning and expects about ten days to complete testing of all Cedar County herds.

Terarinian Peter Malcolm Cedar County Tipton

Mrs Brookhart Heads Red Cross Roll Call 1931

Mrs T Brookhart appointed Red Cross roll call airman for 1931 by Rev FLW chairman of the Washington chapter. She leads citizens and workers in inviting the chapter to join the Red Cross during Armistice Day through Thanksgiving. The position marks the fiftieth anniversary roll call with wide national and international significance.

T. Brookhart Red Cross Flw Washington Brookhart United States Washington County Theed Cross

Community Legion Post Plans Pool Drive in Leon

At a Leon American Legion meeting yesterday evening, plans were laid to secure a swimming pool for Washington. Officials reported current season results are insufficient and vowed intensified civic effort to push the pool proposition. If progress continues, construction could begin by early next month, with skating use planned for winter and summer swimming next year.

Leon Weatty Post American Legion Post Washington

Heavy Rain Over Inch Falls Overnight in Iowa

Official weather observer Director Charles Reed reports rainfall over 1.20 inches across the state last night. Conditions said to end the fall showers with fair weather expected tomorrow.

Charles Reed Iowa Weather Service

Rogers Says Railroads Should Run Freely

The speaker asserts railroads face government restrictions and should be allowed to operate freely to attract the public. He notes two days and two nights by rail, and seven hours by air, praising western scenery and criticizing government meddling that hampers rail travel.

Hal Roach Dickes

Scout Leaders Meet in County Gathering

In a storm affected district the meeting considered mobilizing Boy Scouts for aid under Dr. F. W. Eastwood, local Red Cross president. Eastwood attended and accepted the proposal, with readiness to call on the scouts if needed for relief tasks.

Ke Jong F. W. Eastwood Red Cress Eastwood

Death claims two Junction women in Cedar Rapids and Columbus City

Two Junction women are reported dead in separate incidents in Cedar Rapids and Columbus City. The first, Mrs H L Duncan of Cedar Rapids, died of heart trouble at home after her daughters Latelle and Helene returned from school. In Columbus City, Mrs. Frank Oaks of Louisa County, born in Nebraska, died at the Wapello courthouse area with funeral planned in Wapello. Surviving relatives include children and siblings, with services to be held at the Columbus City cemetery.

Columns Junction Sept HL. Dancan Cedar Rapids Misa Gallie Johnston Columbus City Tron Naltack Latelle Helene Dunn Columbus Duncan Samuel D Killen J. Johnston Otwisn Th. J. Duncan Colne Daughtier Mames Lucila Hehnya Non Donald Cedar Hapida Wes Marsdon Wapello F Hl Johnston Olumbus City Frank Johnston West Conn Golammus Dination Louisa County Sherff Wapelto Batlat Gake Sehuyer Nebrdan Frank Oaks Clad Beadle Seattle Wash Carl George Oaks Perryaks Columbus Junction Roy Oaks Kalona

Ottumwa to Play Locals on Gridiron Dedication Night

Ottumwa مقابل locals in a gridiron clash at Case field marking the dedication of Washington's new athletic field. Ole uimway and Washington high meet rivals in an eight o clock kickoff preceded by a brief dedicatory program. Legion drum corps drill planned between halves.

Ottumwa Washington Case Field Ole Uimway Washington High Books Mithuen McKay Glenn Mace J. Atchison Akes Legion Drum Corps Mt Oskaloosa Corp

Rain Cuts Off Trip For Today

Rain in the Crawfordsville area halted planned work by Washington men after the Monday storm. More than 40 volunteers gathered at city hall awaiting departure, but officials postponed the effort to next Tuesday if roads and fields dry. Residents reported water and mud blocking access while Rotter Washington club organizers prepared for a rough cleanup, asking those available to notify President Paul Gorham.

Crawfordsville Uestion Washington City Hall Paul Gorham Rotter Washington Club

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